I had a patient come in who loved hamburgers; the texture, the taste, even cooking them. This was a wiser patient, over the retirement age; he came in because he could no longer enjoy his favorite food. Every time he bit into or chewed a food his teeth moved causing untold discomfort and misery.

People grind their teeth, but imagine grinding your whole mouth and it moving while you did. If you have ever had arthritis you know the pain of inflammation. Having your entire mouth hurt (gums, roof, lips, everything) is a pain only those who experience it can imagine.

The reason for dentures is simple; periodontal disease has decayed the teeth so much that they are no longer useful. Though people are taking better care of their teeth, now that most dentists can tweet about the importance of “teeth care,” there are still one in six people over the age of 60 who have or will have dentures. And since folks keep their dentures seven years or more and rarely have them looked at, problems arise. So, if you have dentures that move when you eat or you feel great discomfort, the following is what you should do:

Relining. A liquid acrylic molds the denture closely to the shape of the gums.

Recasting. The dentures can be re-made to get a better fit.

Mini-implants. Mini implants are inserted into the bone, to stabilize dentures. This minimally invasive procedure can typically be accomplished in one visit.

Just remember it doesn’t matter why your dentures hurt, only that they do. As we are coming more and more knowledgeable about our bodies, we just have to remember what an integral part of our body our teeth are.

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If you are pondering a new smile and can’t decide between getting a denture and dental implants, here are a couple of helpful tips.

The first question you should ask yourself is: How long do you want your new smile to last? If you want a one you can treat like real teeth and will last for twenty years or longer, then implants are for you.

The next question you should ask yourself is: How much do I or will I take care of my new smile and, how easy is it to take care of them? Implants can be treated just like they are part of your original teeth. They look and function like real teeth – whether you have 1 or 4 or more. So, regular dental check-ups and routine home care (brushing & flossing) will keep your entire mouth in great shape.

Dentures will need to be removed and cleaned regularly, while also cleaning any existing teeth and of course, your gums (specifically those surrounding any partials). Dental implants are more permanent than partial dentures.

The last question you should ask yourself is: Which will I be most comfortable with? Partial dentures and implants both, look like real teeth, if your concerns are with how you feel and how you look, they shouldn’t be. Dentures do sometimes slip if they are old and worn, which can make eating or talking really uncomfortable or even embarrassing. More and more of our patients are deciding to pursue dental implants due in large part to the routine care, the convenience, and, the overall cost savings over dentures.

If you’d like to learn which option would be best for you, simply schedule a FREE 2nd opinion, at Dr. Glanville’s office: (503) 371-2424.